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British Sign Language Diploma Course

What Will You Learn?

The British Sign Language Course introduces students to BSL and helps them to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday conversation. By the end of the course, you will have a good, basic understanding of BSL and be in a great place to pursue British Sign Language further and develop further proficiency in it.

As well as understanding the practical aspects of vocabulary and grammar, this course also gives students a more thorough knowledge with additional topics covered, such as the origins of British Sign Language, how it is used (not solely as a form of communication the hearing...

What Will You Learn?

The British Sign Language Course introduces students to BSL and helps them to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday conversation. By the end of the course, you will have a good, basic understanding of BSL and be in a great place to pursue British Sign Language further and develop further proficiency in it.

As well as understanding the practical aspects of vocabulary and grammar, this course also gives students a more thorough knowledge with additional topics covered, such as the origins of British Sign Language, how it is used (not solely as a form of communication the hearing and speech impaired), and the grammatical structure of the British Sign Language, called the Topic Comment Structure and how it differs from its spoken counterpart.

Students will learn visual demonstrations of the signs discussed, the course is accompanied by video tutorials, which you will gain access to upon enrolling on the course. The following topics are taught in the videos:

Letters and Numbers
Personality and Feelings
Basics, objects and places
Food and Drink
Date, Time and Weather
Occupations

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?

Introduction and Background Knowledge

Introduction

Module 1: Getting to know British Sign Language

Part 1: What is British Sign Language?

Part 2: Origin and History of British Sign Language

Part 3: Comparing British Sign Language with the Alternatives

Part 4: Advantages of learning BSL

Part 5: Who is British Sign Language for?

Part 6: Summary

Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: Learning British Sign Language

Part 1: Who can learn BSL?

Part 2: The Right Tools for the Job

Part 3: Making a Study and Practice Schedule

Part 4: Summary

Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: Starting with the Basics

Part 1: Greetings

Part 2: Family and Friends

Part 3: Simple Conversations

Part 4: Summary

Part 5: Basics, Objects and Places Video

Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: Numbers and Quantities

Part 1: Numbers in the British Sign Language

Part 2: Quantities in BSL

Part 3: Summary

Part 4: Letters Numbers and Quantities Video

Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Sign Language for food and drink

Part 1: Talking about food in BSL

Part 2: Starting with the Basics

Part 3: Talking about drinks in BSL

Part 4: Casual Conversation Over Food Table in BSL

Part 5: Summary

Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Weather

Part 1: Talking about Weather in BSL

Part 2: Summary

Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Feelings

Part 1: Signs for conveying feelings

Part 2: Incorporating Signs into Conversation

Part 3: Summary

Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: Describing People’s Personality with BSL

Part 1: Personality and Characteristic Traits

Part 2: Comparing Personality Traits of a Person

Part 3: Summary

Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: Miscellaneous Signs

Part 1: BSL in a Work Environment

Part 2: Objects and Places

Part 3: Calendars and Times

Part 4: Summary

Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: The Grammar of British Sign Language

Part 1: Grammar in Sign Language

Part 2: Is BSL grammar the same as English Grammar?

Part 3: What should I know about BSL Grammar?

Part 4: Summary

Module 10 Assessment

Module 11: Course Overview

Part 1: What can you do now?

Part 2: Final Recap of this Course

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

The BSL Course takes anyone who wishes to learn sign language, from complete novice, to having a good, basic understanding of British sign language and being capable of using it in basic, everyday conversation; giving them a good foundation of knowledge to then go onto further study and gain further proficiency. The course will help those who work with the public or in carer roles, where they may come in contact with BSL users, and for those who are considering a career in British Sign Language Interpretation but would like to understand the topic further before committing to a more financially and time-demanding course.

Accreditations

The British Sign Language Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

This course is registered with the CMA (Complementary Medical Association), which is internationally recognised as the elite force in professional, ethical complementary medicine by professional practitioners, doctors and, increasingly, by the general public. Upon completion of the course you can gain membership to the CMA, which in addition to supplying a professional accreditation, offers a number of benefits, all of which can be found here.

This course is certified by the IAHT (International Alliance of Holistic Therapists), the IAHT is an internationally recognised organisation. The IAHT certify personal development, health, fitness and nutrition courses.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you will receive 3 certificates. An accredited certificate from the awarding body relating to your course, a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course and a certified Diploma certificate from the Centre of Excellence.

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